New lesson plan: Grammar: Verb be

Meram Osama

Grammar: Verb be - Elementary A1-A2 level

Grammar: Verb be
Elementary A1-A2 level

Description

Students learn the affirmative form of the verb be (am, is, are), subject pronouns, and contractions (’m, ’s, ’re). They practise recognizing, producing, and using the target language accurately in controlled and freer speaking activities.

Materials

English File Elementary SB p.7

English File Elementary SB p.7

Main Aims

use the affirmative form of be with subject pronouns and contractions accurately in simple personal introductions.

Subsidiary Aims

improve their speaking fluency by introducing themselves and talking about classmates using the target language.

Procedure (36-45 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Show the pictures from the previous lesson p.6 Ask students: -who are these people? Where are they? What are they doing?

Exposure (5-6 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

Ask students to read the dialogue in p.6 and answer the following questions: What’s the man’s name? Who is Sally? Are they meeting for the first time? Ask ICQS. - Do the task individually, pair check, then whole class feedback.

Clarification (Presentation) (10-12 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Ask students to read the dialogue again and underline am, is,or are (contracted forms). Ask ICQs Ask students: What do these words have in common? Why do we say I’m and not I am here? Which pronouns goes with ‘m? Which pronouns goes with ‘s? ETC Ask CCQs I’m Matt? Am I talking about myself? (Yes) ETC Drill the pronunciation and elicit the form.

Controlled Practice (5-6 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Exercise 2a Ask students to do exercise 2a. Ask them to complete the sentence with ‘m, ‘s or ‘re. And ask ICQs. -Do the task individually, pair check, whole class feedback.

Semi-Controlled Practice (5-6 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice

Exercise 2e Ask students to try to remember the names in their class and use ‘He’s … /She’s …’ Ask ICQs Monitor and provide help if needed.

Free Practice (Production) (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

Exercise 2f Ask students to stand up and talk to different classmates introducing themselves to them. They can ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going? Ask ICQs. Monitor and provide help if needed. Provide delayed error correction.